Oh joy, something to lift the January gloom - the return of Clare in the Community (Radio 4). Much remains the same for the embattled social workers - their timetables stuffed with tough challenges, such as meetings to discuss whether "clients" should be known henceforth as "service users" and whether to put blinds or curtains in the kitchen area, and, indeed, whether the word "blinds" is acceptable. To be followed by a meeting on whether there are too many meetings.

One thing, however, has changed: Clare and Brian are trying for a baby. Brian, in torment, confides in his friend, Simon: "I'm so angry, bitter and resentful at the way she treats me, I just don't want to have sex with Clare." Simon responds sensitively: "You want me to?" After a regrettable incident in which a sensual massage goes wrong (Clare improvises with cod liver oil), the pair put aside their differences.

Clare murmurs: "We've just made love ... Brian, please don't go to sleep." Brian replies: "Sorry." Clare continues: "For me, lovemaking isn't over when the sex finishes. I still need things from you." Brian proceeds warily: "Sorry. What is it you want?" Clare: "I quite fancy an omelette." It's more brilliant , if anything, than ever.